Expert Answers about Mercury

• Will the C12232 Class III Trailer Hitch Fit with Factory Dual-exhaust on a 1998 Mercury Sable
• I spoke with my contact at the manufacturer to make sure there were no issues with the factory dual exhaust on the 1998 Sable and found that you should have no trouble installing the hitch on your vehicle. You will need to temporarily lower the rear exhaust though. The installation instructions (see link) are clear and easy to follow. In addition to the hitch, you might also need the following to complete your towing set-up: Trailer Wiring Harness, # C55343 if you have the wagon and #...
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• Will Thule Sidekick Cargo Box Fit a 2009 Mercury Mountaineer and how does it Mount
• The Thule Sidekick Cargo Box, # TH78GC, will fit your 2009 Mercury Mountaineer with factory roof rack (side rails and cross bars). If your Mountaineer just has side rails that run front to back, you will first need to add cross bars using Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401, 53" WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420, as well as locks # TH450400. The Sidekick mounts to your vehicles cross bars using U-bolts that come with the box.
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• What Is The Correct Wiring Harness For A 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
• The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118551, will work on your 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid whether or not it has the factory tow package.. I am including a link to the installation instructions and a video link to the wiring harness being installed on a 2007 Mercury Mariner.
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• Does 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis Need Converter For 4-Flat
• You will indeed need a 4-flat with a converter for your 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, with the correct part being the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. Then if you also need a hitch, the correct fit is the Trailer Hitch Receiver # e66AR.
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• Can you Upgrade the 1974 Shasta Camper's Rims
• I was unable to find what kind of clearance and recommended rim size of the 1974 Shasta Camper. As such, I do not recommend upgrading your current rims to 15". I would suggest sticking with the 13" rims. If you let me know why you are wanting the upgrade, I can help you find what you need. For example, if it's because you want the camper to sit higher, we can perhaps make some improvements to the axle. If you decide to stay with the 13" rims and tires, you will need to know your tire...
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• Will the Thule Passage Bike Rack Fit on a 2008 Mercury Mariner Carrying a Ladies Trek Bike
• Yes, the Thule Passage 2 Bike Rack, # TH910XT, will fit on your 2008 Mercury Mariner. This bike rack has 6 straps that will attach to the top, side and bottom edges of your rear hatch. I have attached the installation instructions as well as a demonstration video for you to check out. Since your Ladies Trek bike has a step through frame, I would strongly recommend picking up the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT. This adapter will attach to the handlebar post and seat post on your bike...
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• Can a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V8 Automatic Transmission be Flat Towed Wheels Down
• According to my research your 2003 Mercury Mountaineer AWD V8 cannot be flat towed in its stock state. Although base plates are still offered to enable use of a tow bar, the neutral switch modification kit required to flat tow this vehicle is no longer available from Ford. You may be able to find more information from your local dealership and/or by consulting with your owners manual. Based on the available information your 2003 Mountaineer should only be towed by trailer, not by a tow...
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• Recommended Rubber Tire Chain Adjusters for a P225/60/R16 Tire
• If you are referring to the Glacier Rubber Adjusters part # PW99 and you have the typical wheel size of P225/60/R16, then these rubber adjusters will not work for you as they are designed to fit wheels 16-1/2"-19" in diameter and will be too big. Instead, I recommend using the Glacier Multi-Arm Rubber Adjusters part # PW105 as these are designed to fit wheels 15-18" in diameter which will be a better fit for you. They will not be too small for the factory tire size. The rubber adjusters...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for 2001 Mercury Villager
• The 4-Pole Hardwire Kit with Converter, part # 119178KIT is the correct trailer wiring harness for your Mercury Villager. The kit also includes quick splices for tapping into the existing wiring and a circuit tester for verifying your connections. I have linked you to the install instructions, as well as to an install video that you might find helpful. The video shows the part being installed on a different vehicle, but the procedure would be similar for your Villager, especially the procedure...
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• Hitch and Mounting Hardware for a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
• Yes, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e66AR comes with all the necessary hardware to install this hitch to your 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. If you need a wiring harness to control your trailer's lights you will want the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a...
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• Fit of Hollywood Racks Baja 3 Bike Rack # HRB3 on 1999 Mercury Cougar With Spoiler
• According to Hollywood Racks, their Express 3 model, part # HRE3 is indeed compatible with your 1999 Mercury Cougar as long as it does not have a spoiler. Since you have a spoiler, this will not work for you. We don't have a 3-bike trunk rack for your Cougar. If you can make it with a 2-bike rack, I have the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 # HRF6-2 as a confirmed fit and it works with most factory spoilers. If you'll be carrying women's bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes, it's...
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• What Snow Tire Chains Are Recommended For A Mercury Montego FWD With 225/55R18 Tire Size
• Before buying snow tire chains, you will want to check your owners manual or with the Mercury dealer to determine if you can install snow tire chains on your Mercury Montego, or if there are any limitations. I would recommend the Thule XG12 Pro Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains, part # TH01594240. These chains will fit your Mercury Montego with the 225/55R18 tire size and are quick and easy to install. Since your vehicle is front wheel drive you will want to install them on the front tires. These...
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• Will the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13650 fit on a 2011 Mercury Mariner
• The Curt Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 13650, will fit your 2011 Mercury Mariner. This hitch has a gross towing weight capacity of 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs, but you will want to check your owners manual to find out what the maximum towing capacity will be for your Mariner. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Curt hitch. If you will be towing with this hitch I am including a list of other items you will need. Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part...
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• Does Draw Tite Front Hitch # 65032 Fit 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
• The Draw Tite hitch part # 65032 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. I am not totally sure what you mean by, "any loss" but if you mean ground clearance loss then you'd lose a couple inches since this fits below the front bumper and is a 2 inch hitch.
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• Trailer Hitch and Class II Drawbar for a 1995 Mercury Cougar Come with Hardware
• The hitch you are looking at for your 1995 Mercury Cougar, the Class II Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Hitch, item # 36179, includes all necessary installation hardware as shown in the instructions (see link). The Class II Drawbar 3-1/8 inch Rise Kit, item # 36061, does come with the pin and clip. Most trailer couplers sit at 17 inches from the ground, so we have specifically matched this draw bar with this rise to your vehicle to accomplish the height you will need. Some items you may...
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• 2009 Mercury Mariner Cargo Liner
• The WeatherTech Black Cargo Liner, # WT40197, fits your cargo area behind the 2nd row (last row) of seats. The measurements are hard to be specific on because it is a custom fit product. It comes rolled up, so it is hard to measure but here is what I found. From front to rear the mat measures 36-1/2 inches, from side to side, in the back of the vehicle, the mat measures 48 inches, and between the wheel wells the mat measures 40-1/2 inches. Again these measurements are approximate but should...
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• Will Thule T2 Platform-Style Bike Rack # TH69TXFit on 2010 Mercury Mariner
• The Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack Platform Rack, part # TH69TX, will fit on a Class III 2-inch hitch. If you have a 2-inch hitch on your 2010 Mercury Mariner, this bike rack will work with no extra parts needed. It can be set up to hold 2 or 4 bikes as needed. If your Mariner has a factory 1-1/4 inch hitch you can use the Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack, part # TH9045, which is the same style bike rack for 2 bikes, but will fit the 1-1/4 inch hitch size. I am including links to the...
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• 2 Inch Hitch For 2003 Mercury Mountaineer With 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
• A 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter is not available for towing, those are for accessories like bike racks only. So if you want to tow with the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer you'd need to add a 2 inch hitch. The good news is there is a hitch designed to fit directly under the OEM hitch so you don't have to remove it, and what you'd need is the following: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e55KR If you also need a 4-way wiring harness the correct part is the Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM40655.
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• Will the Thule OutWay Pro Trunk Bike Rack Fit a 2010 Mercury Mariner
• Yes! The Thule OutWay Pro trunk mount bike rack, # TH45JV, is indeed a great fit for your 2010 Mercury Mariner. I have included a link to a video showing the bike rack on a similar vehicle. This rack is also available in a 3-bike version, # TH45JV. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame tube that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) I recommend using a bike adapter bar, # 64005, to carry those bikes level on the rack. I have linked a video showing...
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• Weight Distribution System For 1997 Mercury Mountaineer Towing Aspen Trail Trailer
• I was able to find the owners manual for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and the 2-wheel drive can tow 6,700 lbs and the all-wheel drive can tow 6,500 lbs. Since the dry weight of the trailer is 4300 lbs more than likely you will be right at the towing capacity of the Mountaineer when the trailer is loaded. Because you are close to your towing capacity of the Mountaineer I definetly recommend a weight distribution system but the Curt Weight Distribution System with Shank - Pin-Style Trunnion...
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